Whether you want to add a deck to your house or learn how to do that faux finishing technique you saw on HGTV, this article gives you tips and pointers on various things you could do in your home to make it more personal and a home you can take pride in because you did it yourself.

Use energy efficient appliances when remodeling or building a new home. The utility costs can add up quickly if you aren’t using efficient appliances. You can find the rating of any machine you are purchasing on the tag. It will tell you the cost of using it over a year and over it’s lifetime.

Whenever your roof needs redoing, you should insert white tile. If not white, then ensure it is light colored. Light-colored tiles will reflect sun rays rather than absorbing them, which will decrease the amount of built-up heat in your attic. This will help you save a lot of money on your cooling and heating bills.

If your bed doesn’t come with a headboard, or you didn’t purchase it with one, you can easily solve your problem. Use an old weathered wooden gate or a lovely iron gate to make a one of a kind headboard. That’s something you won’t see anywhere else and will not be sold in stores.

Home Exterior

Give your door and shutters a couple coats of glossy paint to spruce up its curb appeal. A home with a light exterior siding color is complemented well with a darker color paint. Consider adding a lighter paint to shutters or doors when you have a dark exterior color to your home.

As you can see, there are a variety of things you can do around your home, both inside and outside, that will put your personal stamp on it. It doesn’t have to be a major change, because even the smallest things can make a big difference if done correctly and strategically.